"I would go to these expensive courses on outings with my friends and it could get so frustrating."

However, our judges took into account that some universities do not teach expensive courses, such as engineering, and so their spending is lower.

This suggests students are taking longer to consider their options before committing to more expensive courses.

"Glad to see all those expensive courses we sent you on haven't been totally wasted," Francis said.

A Beijing company is offering expensive 30-hour courses to young women on how to win the heart of a rich man.

For employees taking expensive courses under Section 127 plans, paying taxes on this fall's tuition might easily cost hundreds of dollars.

Companies like Kaplan offer these students expensive courses to help them prepare as well.

At $15.95, it was the least expensive main course on the menu and one of the best.

Some students had taken expensive courses to prepare for the test; others just rolled out of bed and showed up.

Tandoori shrimp, the menu's most expensive main course at $14.95, did not fare as well.